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Decision Making Process for Students to take the Minnesota Test of…
Decision Making Process for Students to take the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) in substitution of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs)
DEFINITIONS
MTAS
An alternate assessment based on alternate achievement
standards for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities
MCAs
State tests in reading, mathematics, and science that are used to meet federal and state legislative requirements
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Has the IEP team determined that the MCA is an inappropriate measure of student ability due to cognitive disability?
NO
The MCA is selected, with or without accomodations
YES
Is the student receiving instruction linked to the general education curriculum to the extent appropriate?
NO
Review the student's goals and revise instructional program in the general curriculum that is appropriate
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NAME AND REFERENCES
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Minnesota Department of Education. (2018). Eligibility Requirements for the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) [Brochure]. Minnesota: Author.